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More than 150 million women worldwide have urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year. Researchers from two healthcare companies report that more than half of women with UTIs experience declining sleep, exercise, and sexual intimacy. Scientists also found women who have recurring UTIs see a decrease in their health-related quality of life and workplace productivity. An estimated more than 150 million women worldwide have urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year. Although UTI is a treatable condition, it can cause various symptoms impacting a person's daily life. Past research shows recurring UTIs can impact a woman's self-esteem and relationships. And a 2022 study reported women with recurring UTIs experience negative emotions, including worry, frustration, and anger. A new study from researchers at healthcare companies Cerner Enviza and GSK has found that more than half of women with UTIs experience a decline in sleep, exercise, and sexual intimacy. And recurrent UTIs cause

Hand off aches, tingling and numbness by following this expert advice This competition is now closed By Jack Evans Published: February 27, 2023 at 11:00 am Almost every rider has experienced sore, aching and tingling hands and wrists towards the end of a long ride. As one of three points of contact with the bike, the hands and

The arrival of spring may feel like a far-off reality depending on where in the U.S. you live, but experts say now is the time to start thinking about taking medication to protect against symptoms from springtime allergies. Seasonal allergies, also called seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, are incredibly common in the U.S.—it's estimated that the condition affects over 19 million adults and over 5 million children. And though the worst season for allergies depends on what each person is allergic to, early spring can bring heavy levels of pollen that are difficult for some people to manage. "I always tell patients, 'Start taking your go-to over-the-counter allergy tablet [on] Valentine's Day,'" Christina Cruz, MD, allergist and immunologist with Tufts Medical Center, told Health . "It gives you a couple of weeks before the pollen starts building up to have a little baseline protection." Here's what experts had to

Chest pain after COVID-19 may suggest possible complications that require treatment. A person should seek medical advice to receive a suitable diagnosis. Share on Pinterest Design by MNT; Photography by AsiaVision/Getty Images & Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images COVID-19 causes different symptoms in different people, including chest pain. Other symptoms may include: According to a 2021 study, around 2 in 10 people with acute COVID-19 report chest symptoms after recovering. This article explains the various causes of post-COVID-19 chest pain, the symptoms, and how to treat them. People who experience severe COVID-19 may feel a persistent ache in their chest muscles. Symptoms Post-COVID-19 muscular pain, or myalgia, can feel different for everyone who has it. It may be noticeable during or after COVID-19. Some people may feel it in one particular area of the chest, while for others, it is more widespread. Soreness upon touching the area is common, and specific movements such as

From NIH Research Matters Neurodegenerative diseases can damage different parts of the nervous system, including the brain. This may lead to problems with thinking, memory, and/or movement. Examples include Alzheimer's disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease (PD). These diseases tend to happen late in life. There are few effective treatments. Infection with certain viruses like influenza, shown here, could raise the risk of neurodegenerative disease. John Gallagher and Audray Harris, NIAID Laboratory of Infectious Diseases Previous findings have suggested that viruses may play a role in certain neurodegenerative diseases. For example, a recent study found a link between Epstein-Barr virus infection and the risk of MS. There are also concerns about cognitive impacts from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. A research team led by Drs. Mike Nalls, Kristin Levine, and Hampton Leonard of NIH's Center for Alzheimer's and Related

Strep throat signs and symptoms Viral infections cause about 80% of sore throats, but strep throat is caused by bacteria called group A streptococcus or group A strep. Strep throat only accounts for about 15% of all sore throats in adults and 30% of sore throats in children. "Patients often confuse strep throat with other sore throat infections," says Christie Barnes, MD, Nebraska Medicine ear, nose and throat specialist. "A viral sore throat is usually accompanied by a cough, sneeze, runny nose or hoarse voice. Bacterial strep can make it painful to swallow and often comes with a high fever." Signs and symptoms of strep throat include: Throat pain or painful swallowing Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or pus Tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck Fever Headache Rash Nausea or vomiting Body aches Strep throat treatment Most doctors can diagnose and tr

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Dry cough occurs when the airways are irritated or inflamed typically from something like allergies. Most things that cause dry cough, like allergies, acid reflux, or smoking, won't cause a fever. Treating the underlying cause is key to stopping the cough and getting relief. Having a cough can be annoying and uncomfortable. But not all coughs are created equal.  A wet or productive cough brings up mucus, saliva, or other excretions; these coughs often happen when you have a respiratory infection like the flu. Dry coughs, on the other hand, don't bring up any secretions. They happen when the airway becomes irritated.  "It causes a lot of distress because the chest can hurt after a while," says Dr. Jyoti Matta, a pulmonologist with RWJBarnabas Health.  A dry cough but no fever can be caused by cond